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Why Ethereum Jumped 13% Today
Ethereum jumped about 13% after Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole comments hinted at possible rate relief in September. Lower interest rates generally lift risk assets because cheaper capital encourages more speculative trades. Investors should expect turbulence, but Ethereum has a bright long-term future.
Ethereum hits $4,869 for the first time since 2021 as Powell signals possible Fed rate cuts, lifting Bitcoin and altcoins.
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